The correct answer is: A. fluency of speech.
The phrase “gift of the gab” is a colloquialism that means “the ability to speak fluently and persuasively.” It is often used to describe someone who is good at public speaking or who is able to talk their way out of difficult situations.
In the context of the question, the politician was able to sway the mob with his ability to speak fluently and persuasively. He used his gift of the gab to convince the mob to follow him and to do what he wanted.
The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the politician’s ability to sway the mob.
Option B, flattering words, is not the correct answer because the politician did not use flattery to sway the mob. He used his gift of the gab, which is his ability to speak fluently and persuasively.
Option C, abundance of promises, is not the correct answer because the politician did not make any promises to the mob. He used his gift of the gab to convince the mob to follow him and to do what he wanted.
Option D, political foresight, is not the correct answer because the politician
did not use his political foresight to sway the mob. He used his gift of the gab, which is his ability to speak fluently and persuasively.